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but, don't tell that to bob. bob is 75 years old. he spent his entire life here in mount airy. he was born in this house. last month, in the middle of the day, in front of god and everybody else, someone came into the front yard of the old family home and stole bob's antique john deere tractor. by trade, bob's an electrician. by faith, he's a mennonite. he doesn't want his face shown for the story. if you could look into his eyes, you could see the hurt that's happened here. how important is this tractor to you? >> i would like to get it back. my son would like to have it. it's something that was pass zed down. >> reporter: it was 1957, bob was 18 years old. he saved up all his money and bought two prize possessions, a dodge car and 1940 john deere tractor. the car is long gone. the tractor, the tractor became part of the family. if you had a chance to talk to the guy who took your tractor, what would you say to him? >> give me my tractor back and give me whatever money i use to recover it. he gos his way and i go my way. >> reporter: could you forgive him for doing this? >> i
but, don't tell that to bob. bob is 75 years old. he spent his entire life here in mount airy. he was born in this house. last month, in the middle of the day, in front of god and everybody else, someone came into the front yard of the old family home and stole bob's antique john deere tractor. by trade, bob's an electrician. by faith, he's a mennonite. he doesn't want his face shown for the story. if you could look into his eyes, you could see the hurt that's happened here. how important is...
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it's part of governor bob mcdonald's plan to fund the transportation project. as julie carey reports, today some hybrid car owners took to the streets in protest. ths the parade to protest a very unpopular feature. part of the proposal would require owners of alternative fuel vehicles to pay a new $100 a year fee. there are more than 91,000 vehicles in the commonwealth. >> tax pollution, not solution. >> reporter: they are slamming the fee as a hybrid tax. >> it doesn't make any sense to punish people trying to do their part. they want to have more efficient vehicles, they want to release less pollution, and it's just doesn't make sense. and folks are pretty outraged about it. >> some lawmakers considering the plan are skeptical too. one recent lid grilled transportation secretary shawn ka naughten, who explained the fee was needed because hybrid owners use little gas, therefore contribute very little federal tax money. that's a key source of transportation revenue. >> we essentially are trying to make up for the fact that they are not paying all other little f
it's part of governor bob mcdonald's plan to fund the transportation project. as julie carey reports, today some hybrid car owners took to the streets in protest. ths the parade to protest a very unpopular feature. part of the proposal would require owners of alternative fuel vehicles to pay a new $100 a year fee. there are more than 91,000 vehicles in the commonwealth. >> tax pollution, not solution. >> reporter: they are slamming the fee as a hybrid tax. >> it doesn't make...
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. >>> seeking an indictment against virginia governor bob mcdonnell. >> prosecutors told mcdonnell and his wife they would be charged in connection with the scandal involving businessman johnny williams. they are looking into whether they worked together to promote a struggling dietary supplement company in exchange for money and gifts. the company is run by williams. a meeting between mcdonnell's lawyers and the justice department prompted them to wait until january before asking them to return an indictment the day before the lawyers asked for the delay, news 4 asked the governor if he was convinced -- if he had convinced them he had done nothing wrong. >> that's a choice they have to make. you know, i know in my heart and i know from analyzing the law, i have not violated any state or federal laws. i have tried diligently to follow the laws and i rest in that assurance. >> mcdonnell said he did nothing illegal in his relationship with johnny williams. >>> after two weeks of below average temperatures, we are finally moving out of the freezer. >> yeah, here is a look at the people en
. >>> seeking an indictment against virginia governor bob mcdonnell. >> prosecutors told mcdonnell and his wife they would be charged in connection with the scandal involving businessman johnny williams. they are looking into whether they worked together to promote a struggling dietary supplement company in exchange for money and gifts. the company is run by williams. a meeting between mcdonnell's lawyers and the justice department prompted them to wait until january before...
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governor bob mcdonnell is talking about what's driving the changes in his budget proposal. he says on the radio today, the issues took on greater urgency after the incident happening to creigh deeds. it happened the morning after the younger deeds went under a psychiatric evaluation and was turned away. >> we are doing this because it's a tight knit community. when you have a loss in the family like senator deeds, it affects everybody. it's going back to virginia tech and before. it's the nature of mental health and such. if things are not properly managed, there's opportunity for unfortunate outcomes. >> mcdonnell's new budget adds $38 million for how to state serves people experiencing a mental health issue. >>> the showdown over the fbis headquarters is entering a new stage. tracee wilkins is live in d.c. where the decision over fbi sites in maryland and virginia will be made. >> reporter: yes, this is where they are going to make that decision and we don't know all of the sites that have been submitted. what we do know is that two locations have been made very public. r
governor bob mcdonnell is talking about what's driving the changes in his budget proposal. he says on the radio today, the issues took on greater urgency after the incident happening to creigh deeds. it happened the morning after the younger deeds went under a psychiatric evaluation and was turned away. >> we are doing this because it's a tight knit community. when you have a loss in the family like senator deeds, it affects everybody. it's going back to virginia tech and before. it's the...
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the other being bob bonzer. they are both from our area, greenbelt, maryland. saying that they are disappointed in the verdict tonight. john leopold found guilty of would counts of misconduct in office. found not guilty of two other counts. that's the very latest from the anne arundel county courthouse in annapolis, maryland. chris gordon, news4. >>> tonight political foes of virginia's attorney general are on the attack and a accusing ken cuccinelli for getting full-time pay for part-time work. >> for nehe wants to keep cashi paycheck while he runs for his next job. >> the group offered no specific instances where the work has suffered because of his decision. virginia's governor bob mcdonnell when resigned as attorney general when he ran was asked if should do the same. >> he has been running a year already. i'm getting the good service that i expect. i am able to reach him any time i need to on a cell phone and i don't see any difference in the service provided me. >> dozens before them have not resigned. the campaign response is it is interesting hillary cl
the other being bob bonzer. they are both from our area, greenbelt, maryland. saying that they are disappointed in the verdict tonight. john leopold found guilty of would counts of misconduct in office. found not guilty of two other counts. that's the very latest from the anne arundel county courthouse in annapolis, maryland. chris gordon, news4. >>> tonight political foes of virginia's attorney general are on the attack and a accusing ken cuccinelli for getting full-time pay for...
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meanwhile a lawyer for governor bob mcdonnell spoke about accusations aimed at the governor. northern virginia's bureau chief julie carey reports from richmond. >> how hopeful that the charges might be dismissed today? >> i'm not permitted to talk to you. >> reporter: that's defense attorney steven benjamin. todd schneider by his side headed to court to ask the court to drop the embezzlement charges. they have set off a scandal that led a grand jury to investigate bob mcdonnell and gift given to him and his family. schneider blew the whistle when he learned he was under investigation for taking food from the mansion. he said it was payment for services. his attorney said the whole case should be tossed out. he alleges the attorney general's office headed by ken cuccinelli sacrificed schneider trying to cover up other wrongdoing. cuccinelli's office was recused from the case in may but the special prosecutor told the judge he's done an independent review and finds sufficient evidence for charges against schneider >> i am prohibited from making any additional statements. >> rep
meanwhile a lawyer for governor bob mcdonnell spoke about accusations aimed at the governor. northern virginia's bureau chief julie carey reports from richmond. >> how hopeful that the charges might be dismissed today? >> i'm not permitted to talk to you. >> reporter: that's defense attorney steven benjamin. todd schneider by his side headed to court to ask the court to drop the embezzlement charges. they have set off a scandal that led a grand jury to investigate bob...
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governor bob mcdonnell submitted it this morning. the plan is about $10 billion more than the current budget. the additional spending goes toward mental health and safety initiatives and includes money for the state's rainy day fund. no new taxes or fees in it. he consulted with terry mcauliffe before submitting the plan. >>> set to expand into the residential areas. the residents get to weigh in on it. the association in georgetown will take proposals from the residents to have cameras installed on certain blocks in exchange for getting that camera, the association and the residents of the block would split the cost of it. the cameras wouldn't be monitored live, but could be assessed in the event of a crime. >>> bicycling is growing every day from casual riders to people who commute 20 miles or more to work. some say the city's efforts to promotorcycling are not as aggressive as thesy should be. tom? >> could they be doing more? for cyclists in the nation's capitol the last ten years, the city has become one of the most bike friendl
governor bob mcdonnell submitted it this morning. the plan is about $10 billion more than the current budget. the additional spending goes toward mental health and safety initiatives and includes money for the state's rainy day fund. no new taxes or fees in it. he consulted with terry mcauliffe before submitting the plan. >>> set to expand into the residential areas. the residents get to weigh in on it. the association in georgetown will take proposals from the residents to have...
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find out why it's >>> problems for governor bob mcdonnell's son. tisha thompson is at the live desk. >> reporter: just a few minutes ago our northern virginia bureau confirmed mcdonnell's son sean was arrested. it happened this saturday at the university corners area near the university of virginia. the 21-year-old is charged with public swearing and intoxication. this charge is a misdeamnor and comes with a maximum fine of $250. sean mcdonnell was released and will appear at court in august. our bureau just got a statement who says this is a personal matter and success addressed by the family. at the live desk, i'm tisha thompson. >>> new reaction tonight to the video of the three ohio women rescued after more than a decade in captivity. >> first and foremost i want everyone to know how happy i am to be home with my family, my friends. it's been unbelievable. thank you for the support. >> thank you for all your prayers. i'm looking forward to my brand new life. >> amanda berry, gina dejesus and michele knight appeared publicly for the first time.
find out why it's >>> problems for governor bob mcdonnell's son. tisha thompson is at the live desk. >> reporter: just a few minutes ago our northern virginia bureau confirmed mcdonnell's son sean was arrested. it happened this saturday at the university corners area near the university of virginia. the 21-year-old is charged with public swearing and intoxication. this charge is a misdeamnor and comes with a maximum fine of $250. sean mcdonnell was released and will appear at...
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. >>> after the tragic death of a virginia state senator's son, governor bob mcdonald makes a move to do something about the way the state handles mental health cases. >> reporter: i'm tom sherwood. so you were stuck in the cold, the snow and the rain today. the people who took advantage of the smithsonian weren't. it was open. aisle have the story coming up. >>> some folks in northern virginia actually had something to shovel today. here is an up close look at conditions in springfield this morning as our winter storm >>> philadelphia police are investigating what could be an abduction that was caught on camera that happened late yesterday afternoon. surveillance video shows a man walking up to a woman on the sidewalk, apparently talking to her and then goes to open a car door, but she walks away. the man then chases after her, as you see, and is dragging her back to the car. all the while other people on the sidewalk walk by without even stopping. police are trying to find the man and that woman. >>> a tutor and a private athletic coach has been arrested for inappropriate contact wi
. >>> after the tragic death of a virginia state senator's son, governor bob mcdonald makes a move to do something about the way the state handles mental health cases. >> reporter: i'm tom sherwood. so you were stuck in the cold, the snow and the rain today. the people who took advantage of the smithsonian weren't. it was open. aisle have the story coming up. >>> some folks in northern virginia actually had something to shovel today. here is an up close look at...
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now the drama shifts to the senate because it plan takes a much different approach than what governor bob mcdonnell has been pushing. >> time for delay and inaction and excuses is over. today is the day of reckoning. >> reporter: governor mcdonnell turning up the pressure on law makers to approve transportation funding bills by today's deadline. the virginia house complied quickly but made a few changes in the plan originally promoted by the governor. the house measure still scrap it is state's 17.5 cents on tax and instead hikes the sales tax to 5.5%. lawmakers ditched an unpopular part of mcdonnell's proposal that had prius owners circling the capitol in protest last week. lawmakers stripped out a $100 fee on hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles that the governor wanted to levy. he considered that a friendly amendment and praise the house action. >> the quality of life in northern virginia, hampton roads, richmond, our ability to attract new jobs to the state, and is continually being undermined by the fact we have not addressed our infrastructure problems in our state. >> house democra
now the drama shifts to the senate because it plan takes a much different approach than what governor bob mcdonnell has been pushing. >> time for delay and inaction and excuses is over. today is the day of reckoning. >> reporter: governor mcdonnell turning up the pressure on law makers to approve transportation funding bills by today's deadline. the virginia house complied quickly but made a few changes in the plan originally promoted by the governor. the house measure still scrap...
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virginia governor bob mcdonnell is considering banning police from using them for two years. >> supporters say they're an invasion of privacy. richard jordan just got back from manassas where a company that makes drones is working to clear what it says is a bad reputation. >> wendy and jim, the terms drone attack give the impression that the unmanned aircraft are dangerous. knows that know the technology best say it's the wave of the future. >> this flying object that weighs about two pounds and is controlled by a hand-held device is at the center of controversy. drones are here to stay. aurora flight scientist in manassas builds and test drones. >> it looks like a piece of styrofoam. >> ceo john langford puts the drone together in less than a minute. this one cost $25,000 and can fly at up to 70 miles an hour. langford sees the unmanned aircraft as the future of flight. in the long run making airplanes as easy to fly as cars are today to fly. >> drones can be used by law enforcement and officers can get faa and court approval to deploy a drone. otherwise unsafe to -- >> in southern califo
virginia governor bob mcdonnell is considering banning police from using them for two years. >> supporters say they're an invasion of privacy. richard jordan just got back from manassas where a company that makes drones is working to clear what it says is a bad reputation. >> wendy and jim, the terms drone attack give the impression that the unmanned aircraft are dangerous. knows that know the technology best say it's the wave of the future. >> this flying object that weighs...